St. Mark Catholic Church 643 St. Mark Place Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-734-9330 Fax: 561-735-3463 www.stmarkboynton.com
Secretary : Mrs. Bobbi Pruitt Bookkeeper: Mrs. Patty Schultz Bereavement Ministry & Ministry to the Sick: Sr. Mary Joan Millecan, OSF, Pastoral Minister (561) 735-3530 Parish Catechetical Leader/ Youth Minister: Ms. Margaret Garetano, PCL (561)734-9330 Music Ministry: Dr. Ronald F. Albano, Director of Music Marriage: Contact the Parish Office at least four months in advance. Anniversary Celebrations If you are celebrating a wedding anniversary in December and would like to renew your vows Sunday, December 29th, at the 12:00PM Mass please call the parish office to register your names, and we will prepare a certificate for you. Friar Priests: Fr. Richard Florek, OFM Conv. Pastor Fr. Samuel Zebron, OFM Conv. Parochial Vicar Fr. Germain Kopaczynski, OFM Conv. - Parochial Vicar Deacons: Mark Lizardi, Permanent Deacon Byran Holtz, Transitional Deacon First Friday Holy Hour Every First Friday of the Month from 7:00PM - 8:00PM Exposition & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament & Quiet Time for Prayer Faith Formation for Children & Teens: Please contact Ms. Margaret Garetano in the Parish Office Baptism : Contact Ms. Margaret Garetano in the Parish Office to register. Parents must be registered parishioners and attend our baptismal instruction. The sooner you call the better, even during your pregnancy. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: Anyone who is interested in becoming a Catholic or completing his/her Christian Initiation as a Catholic, should call Father Richard in the Parish Office. Perpetual Novena to St. Anthony Every Tuesday at the 8:00AM Mass Vocation Chalice Each week at Mass, a family will accept the responsibility of praying for vocations. The family is called up to the altar after communion to receive a Chalice, which has been set aside for this purpose. 2 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM Closed Noon - 1:00PM (Lunch) Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM & 5:45 PM Sunday: 8:00AM, 10:00AM 12:00PM & 6:00PM Spanish Mass: Sunday: 4:00PM Daily Mass 8:00 AM & 5:00PM Morning Prayer 7:40 AM Evening Prayer 5:30 PM Knights of Columbus St. Mark Council No. 12414 Grand Knight - Jerry Taylor 561-734-7940 Meetings Every First Thursday of the Month at 7:30PM in the School Cafeteria Confession Saturdays: 8:30 AM- 9:00AM & 3:00 PM - 3:45PM The St. Mark Council of Catholic Women meets the second Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM in the cafeteria. New members are needed and always welcome. Feel free to come and try us out! Snowbirds who can't commit year-round are encouraged to join us whenever you can. For more information, call Maureen Fulop at 965-8935 or Marie Capasso at 737-3272. The Legion of Mary meets on Wednesday mornings after the 8:00AM Mass in the Pope John Paul Room where we recite the Rosary and have a short meeting. The Legion offers an opportunity for both spiritual and active enrichment. We invite our auxiliary members to join us and always welcome new members. For information please call Dorothy 561-876-5236. Women s Prayer Group The Women s Prayer Group calls the women of St. Mark parish who wish to deepen their relationship with the Lord and one another to prayerful discussions of scripture and Church teaching on a variety of themes. It seeks to support, befriend, and bond the women of the parish as they seek to integrate faith with their vocations as married, single and religious Catholic women of the twenty first century. The giving and receiving of spiritual support is the fruit of the women s gathering which takes place in the prayerful setting of our parish every third Friday evening of the month at 7:30PM in the Pope John Paul II Room. Please contact Joanne Bock at 561-752-5602 if you wish further information. Bible Study: Tuesdays from 7PM to 8PM, in the St. Francis Center, formerly the Early Childhood Learning Center to the north of the church. We are currently studying the Book of Psalms. All are welcome, no prior Bible Study or knowledge is required. Any questions call Vic Coppola 561 736 7812.
Theresa & Philip Verdichizzi Donald Rubsam Joyce Hull Jane Griffin Kathleen Sugui Dorothy Gelling Thomas Cordovano Andrea Mattson Rich McMechen Todd Edward Allison Pochebit Dominick Careccia Sayem Sadet Douglas Rudy Josephine Buononato Dale Surnick Herbert Castor Logan Williams Michelle Braun Helen Coryer Andree Chardain Cathy David Murphy Janet Prainito Leslye Gellert Sal Schelfo Special Sister Gloria Baby Amelia Donna Labadie Shirley Geoghegan Eleanor DiRocco Jean Cummins Viola Brothers Norma Willman Maureen Clifford Richard Hoadley Christopher Conway Fran & Maria Welsh John Martin Leonard Bartek Alma Kountz Jack Cuccia Catherine Moya Mary Waters Seth Marks Rosaria Mignano Vincenza Mignano Lindsey Gill Frances D Angelo Leo Grondon Names are on the prayer list for approximately one month. Please call the Parish Office to add or delete a name from the list. We Will Say a Special Prayer for these men and women serving our Country - Especially: EMFR Michael D. Katte ENG/EE US Navy; Lt. Kenneth Doyle, USN; A1st C Michael Marshall, USAF; Staff Sgt. Anthony Sadolfo; AW/SW James Paino; Capt. David Liberti, USAF; Gy Sgt. Charles F. Heck IV, USMC; Warrant Officer, Stanley Masnica; US Navy Seal Michael Fink; Lt. Thomas R. Weadon; Pvt. Chris Rodriguez; Capt. Christopher Seamans, USAF; Captain John D. O Connell USMC; YN2 James Paino (SW/AW); Cpt. Robert Carter US Army; Col. Dr. William Venanzi; Pvt. Joseph Neceda Jr.; Col. Andrew Torelli USAF; Patrick R. Neenan US Navy, Pvt. 1st Class US Army Christopher McCarty, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Douglas R. Sanders; Robbie Josef Army Ranger/Special Forces Lt. Godney Pulin, Christopher Lester US Army; Damian Vaudo Specialist in the US Army, Ryan Bishop, Sgt. Joe Salesky, US Army; Col. Carol Zieres, Medical Reserve Army, Master Sgt. William M. Cook, Army Special Forces, Pfc. James M. Serafina, USM, Capt. David Lucas, Capt. Sean Lucas, Lt. Michael P. Sullivan, Lt. Bradley Gilliatt, Cpt. Kristian Kjesbu, T/Sgt. Brian Bautz USAF, Benjamin Rader USMC, Matthew Scott USMC; and Sr. Airman Sgt. Mario Aochoa. The Altar Flowers Are Donated by the Council of Catholic Women The Altar Bread & Wine For the week of November 23rd November 29th Is In Memory of Marion Intagliato Requested by Husband, Dominick & Daughter, Jennifer & Son, Dominick Jr. The Sanctuary Candle For the week of November 23rd November 29th Is For All Our Intentions If you would like to offer the altar flowers, bread & wine or the sanctuary candle for the week, please come to the Parish Office to make arrangements. 3 ASS CHEDULE Saturday November 23rd: 8:00 AM +James Sugrue by Mary & Joe Lynch Christ the King 4:00 PM +Patricia McCafferty by her husband, Mike 5:45 PM +Alphonso DiPasqua by his wife, Josephine & Family Sunday November 24th: 8:00 AM All Parishioners & Benefactors of St. Mark Parish 10:00 AM +Flora E. Langan by Tom & Christine Langan 12:00 PM +Joseph Horan by the Scanlon Family 4:00 PM Spanish Mass 6:00 PM +Patricia McCafferty by her husband, Mike Monday November 25th: 8:00 AM +Christy Lynch by Mary & Joe Lynch 5:00 PM +Mary Hopkins by Theresa Sawicki Tuesday November 26th: 8:00 AM +Salvatore Caglioti by his Wife & Daughter 5:00 PM +Edward McCloskey Sr. & Jr. by the Family Wednesday November 27th: 8:00 AM +Deceased Confreres, Parents, Relatives & Benefactors of the Franciscan Order by the Friars 5:00 PM +5th Anniversary of Dominick Rando by his wife, Rosemarie Thursday November 28th: Thanksgiving 9:00 AM +Natalie Marcon by her husband, Fred & Family No 5:00 PM Mass Friday November 29th: 8:00 AM Special Intentions for Friends by Mary Lynch 5:00 PM +Deceased Members of the O Dwyer, Collins & Byrne Families by Agnes Byrne Saturday November 30th: 8:00 AM +Michael Paton by Mary & Joe Lynch 1st Sunday of Advent 4:00 PM Michael Caporale Sr. by Michael Caporale Jr. 5:45 PM All Parishioners & Benefactors of St. Mark Parish Sunday December 1st: 8:00 AM +Theresa Troiano by Pietro & Nicolina Montagano 10:00 AM +Salvatore Scolla by Leonardo & Giuseppin Manischalchi 12:00 PM In Thanksgiving Immaculate Conception by Fernande Salomon 4:00 PM Spanish Mass 6:00 PM Special Intentions for Fr. Richard Recent Deaths Our condolences are extended to the families of those who recently passed away, especially Gus Stavis and Frances Hicks. May the Lord bless them and keep them. May he turn his face toward them and give them peace.
A note from Father Richard: SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING: The Solemnity of Christ the King marks the final Sunday of each church year. It is most fitting to bring the liturgical year to a close with a focus on Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. We hear in the readings for today kingdom language, a subtle but significant reminder of God s kingdom that Jesus came to establish in heaven and on earth. In the kingdom of God we are free to respond to God s invitation or not. The scene on Calvary is a stark reminder to us that the choice is always there. Jesus hung on a cross between two criminals, one who reviled him and another who asked for mercy. The words of Jesus are not only comfort to the crucified thief. They are also words addressed to us who follow Christ, our king and our savior. We believe that he will lead us to paradise as well. BIRTHLINE/LIFELINE: The 4th Annual Dinner Dance Gala for Birthline/Lifeline took place this past Saturday, November 16. At the Gala there are a few awards given. One of the awards is the St. Gregory the Great Award. This award is given to a Godly group of individuals who have followed the holy example of Gregory the Great by giving financial assistance or direct assistance such as baby food, baby clothing, formula and funding for those who receive loving and material assistance at the Catholic Charities Birthline/Lifeline Pregnancy Care Centers. This year the St. Gregory the Great Award was given to you, the Parishioners of St. Mark Parish. You have received this award because of your support of Birthline/Lifeline. You have contributed to the two special collections that we have during the year (one in October and one on Mothers Day). You support the Baby Showers and the Pennies for Babies (these bottles are on the table at the doors of the church). We also send a small check every month. You also support the Birthline/Lifeline Walk-a-thon every Fall. As Mary Rodriguez (the Program Director of Birthline/Lifeline) stated in presenting this award: St. Mark contributes the most of any parish to the Walk-a-thon. The award that you received is on display in the narthex of the church. Thank you to all parishioners of St. Mark for this award. RECEIVING THE EUCHARIST AT HOME: There are times when some are not able to attend Mass because of illness but would like to receive the Eucharist. If you or someone in your family would like to receive Holy Communion, please contact Sr. Mary Joan and she will arrange an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion to visit. The Ministers have been trained and commissioned to do this in our Parish. No one but a Minister is allowed to take Communion to the home. It has come to our attention that some who are not Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are taking the Eucharist home. They are putting the Eucharist in their pockets. This is not allowed. Please see or contact Sr. Mary Joan so that we continue to have the proper respect for the Lord. VOCATION CHALICE: The purpose of the Chalice Program is to encourage parishioners and families to pray and promote vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. The consecrated Chalice is a tangible reminder of this special intention for the Church. The Second Vatican Council highlights the responsibility of the laity to pray for and support vocations. This urgent call has been strongly affirmed in the writings and addresses of Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis. Praying for vocations is the most powerful way to support vocations. A vocation is a call from the Holy Spirit, a gift from God that is nurtured in prayer. When we pray for vocations, we lift up to our Father those men and women whom He is calling to follow Him in a very special way. We hope that those who bring the chalice home will continue to pray daily for vocations. We have a poster on the bulletin board in the narthex; this poster has the weeks when we need volunteers to take the chalice home. Each Saturday/Sunday at Mass, the volunteer parishioner will accept the responsibility of praying for vocations at home with their family. When you attend Mass just come to the sacristy and tell the Priest that you are to have the chalice for the week. The priest will call the you to the altar after communion to receive the Chalice. Take the Chalice home and display it in a prominent place of honor for all to see during the week. At a special time each day, perhaps after dinner or before bed, pray for and concentrate on vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life. We ask that the Chalice be returned to the sacristy in church before the 4:00 PM Mass on Saturday (it could be returned to the Parish Office on Friday). Thank you for participating in this important program. THANKSGIVING: On Thanksgiving, Nov. 28, we will have Mass at 9:00 AM. We ask that all who attend this Mass please bring a non-perishable food item that we will collect and give to the Community Caring Center. Let us remember those who have less. This will be a wonderful way to begin our Thanksgiving celebration. MASS KIT: Every month we celebrate Mass at Nursing and Retirement Facilities within our Parish. We have purchased a new Mass Kit, which includes everything that is needed to celebrate Mass. If anyone would like to contribute to help pay for the Mass Kit, please contact Fr. Richard. MASS SCHEDULE: We receive calls asking if we are on summer or winter Mass schedule. My answer is that we are on the right schedule. We will change in January. The present Mass schedule is: Sat. 4:00 PM and 5:45 PM; Sun. 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM; 12:00 Noon; 4:00 PM (Spanish); and 6:00 PM. 4
An Advent Day of Reflection on Divine Mercy and the Eucharist Ascension Catholic Church 7250 N. Federal Hwy, Boca Raton 33487 Saturday, December 14, 2013 9AM Mass, Conference to follow until 3PM $10 pre-registration or $15 at the door, includes lunch. Sales limited to 400 due to space constraints, plan early! Purchase online http://acatholicchurch.com/ascension/ or by calling church office 561-997-5486 or Diane Pfaff 561-367-1113. Embrace the True Spirit of Christmas by Learning How to Better Live the Message of Divine Mercy! PRESENTERS: Dr. Bryan Thatcher Annie Karto ST. MARK ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY At Quail Ridge Country Club Friday, December 13, 2013 ~ 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Tickets will be on sale in the Narthex and Parish Office from November 23 - December 8 Social Hour Appetizers Dinner Dessert & Cash Bar Contact: John Doherty 561-249-9609 $35 per person Raffle 50/50 Entertainment Please complete the information and tickets will be mailed/given to you prior to the event. $35 Per Ticket If you book together you will sit together Please reserve tickets (tables are tables of 10 only) Please write additional guest names and orders on a sheet of paper and include with this form Name: Name: Address: Phone#: Menu - Select 1 Entrée & 1 Dessert per person Flat Iron Steak Red Velvet Cake Ala Mode Tilapia Piccata Fruit Cup 5
Coffee And Donuts after the Sunday Morning Masses will be starting December 1st! If you would like to sponsor a Sunday Mass and have your name or your business's name in the bulletin and on the donut table outside church, please call the Parish Office and ask for Patty. $1,000 Winning Numbers November 13, 2013 1-0-5 Congratulations Bob Nemes!! He won $1,000!!! St. Mark Raffle $1,000 Take the time to follow along with the Development of A BABY in the Womb from Conception to Birth!! Week 36: I weigh about six pounds and I am about 20 inches long. The bigger I get, the more crowded it gets in here! B ACK TO BASICS angel names are available today in the narthex for those who wish to participate in the program. You are asked to provide socks, shoes and underwear for your chosen angel. Small gifts such as books, toys, or personal items may also be included. Bring your gifts to the Parish Center Saturday afternoon, December 7th, between 4:00 & 6:00 PM or on Sunday morning, December 8th, before and after all morning masses no later than 12:00 noon. The Parish Office will be CLOSED Thursday November 28th & Friday November 29th for Thanksgiving. We wish you and your families the most Blessed Thanksgiving! THANKSGIVING DINNER VOLUNTEERS are needed to deliver dinners to our homebound. Once again, we are grateful to John and Karen Tringali who sponsor this blessed occasion. We will begin the deliveries at about 1:20 PM Thanksgiving Day from the parking area near Pope John Paul meeting room. If you are able to assist with this wonderful expression of care for our homebound, please contact Sister Mary Joan at 735-3530. B ecause we have reached the end of this Month of Remembrance, we will be dismantling the narthex to prepare for the season of Advent. We thank those of you who especially embraced the opportunity of remembering your loved ones by sharing their photos; we ask you to remove your photos by the end of this week. Any that are not taken will be placed in the Ministry room (room opposite the sacristy). 6